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Weston-super-Mare
Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Cumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary; University of Cumbria on established, employment, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of Cumbria at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Cumbria both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Counselling & Psychotherapy. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Weston is about £2,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Cumbria in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £28,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre Weston
University of Cumbria
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
7 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
University Centre Weston
University of Cumbria
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Games Design & Computer Animation
Social Work
Only at University Centre Weston
Only at University of Cumbria
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
- University of Cumbria
- £16,000
University Centre Weston is about £2,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
University Centre Weston
University of Cumbria
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction85%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50093%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50090%Satisfaction70%Health & Social Care
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction73%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£28,00090%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveFAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Weston is about £2,100 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Weston and University of Cumbria?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation and Social Work.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Cumbria better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 85% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Cumbria?
University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Cumbria teaches 33 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General) and 25 more.
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